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Asia leads global AI stock gains as 2026 begins
Asian markets led early 2026 gains in AI-linked equities, reflecting regional technology adoption and investor optimism around AI growth momentum.
Equity markets focused on artificial intelligence saw Asian indices outperform global peers at the start of 2026, with technology-linked shares rallying. Investors responded to optimism around AI adoption, research investment, and regional leadership in semiconductor and cloud infrastructure development. European markets posted gains, while the US also participated in strength. Broad market breadth varied across regions amid differing economic data.